Which Mini Split?

[epretot]

You need a contractor to help navigate the warranty.

You simply use a contractor to make the final connections and manage the paperwork.

I'm in the trades, so I have a slight advantage.

[jozef]

I just finished installing a 12,000 BTU Mr. Cool in our 102D3.  Needed a unit that ran on 120V and most units I looked at were 220v so settled on the Mr. Cool.  Installation went very well, no leaks.  Very quiet unit.

[RickWest]

Have a 12K unit on our enclosed house boat we run off of a 2800watt Champion inverter unit. 5 years old and both ac and heat work great. Bought out of Florida warehouse online.

[ArtGill]

I have a 18,000 btu dankin with two heads in my bus.  It is 220 ac and i run it on 120 vac using a 2:1 transformer.  My experience has been good except the transformer.  I purchased a China model double the size I needed, but it didn't last.  I now have an industrial transformer and have had no problems.  If the outside temperature is moderate, I can operate off the bus alternator and inverter.  Otherwise I use a Honda 3500 generator.

[epretot]

I have a 18,000 btu dankin with two heads in my bus.  It is 220 ac and i run it on 120 vac using a 2:1 transformer.  My experience has been good except the transformer.  I purchased a China model double the size I needed, but it didn't last.  I now have an industrial transformer and have had no problems.  If the outside temperature is moderate, I can operate off the bus alternator and inverter.  Otherwise I use a Honda 3500 generator.

Do you mind sharing which transformer you have now?

[Bustle]

I just finished installing a 12,000 BTU Mr. Cool in our 102D3.  Needed a unit that ran on 120V and most units I looked at were 220v so settled on the Mr. Cool.  Installation went very well, no leaks.  Very quiet unit.

Can you post some pictures? Where did you install the outdoor unit? Indoor unit?

Thanks

[Glennman]

I just today purchased a 115V 19.5 SEER Pioneer mini split with a 33 foot line set for approximately $1025 including tax and shipping. I plan to install it right away after it arrives. I'll post pictures or do a video on the installation. I plan to inset the indoor unit into the destination sign area above the drivers area, of course keeping in mind the air flow it will need. The outdoor unit will go into the old screened AC bay. I'll install all the line set, units, etc., and have my nephew finish up the purging/charging of the system. He's an HVAC guy, so that is handy.

[Bustle]

Pretty cool Glenn! Looking forward to your setup. I was thinking about doing the same. The condenser area is a mess. Lot's of wires to remove, and clean up, and lines to close up.

[jozef]

Bustle: 

Here are two photos of our mini split AC. 

The Evaporator (air handler) is installed on the drivers side wall just behind the drivers seat.  Two reasons for this.  I had a concern about the AC being mounted above the windshield due to the routing of the Freon lines in front of the driver.  Also our bus has the extra window above the windshield which I wanted to leave in place.  Mounting it on the side just behind the driver makes for easier routing of the Freon lines and the standard 25 foot lines are just the right length in the 102D3.

The Condenser is mounted in the bus condenser compartment and fits very well there.

[chessie4905]

If you run that while travelling, careful of it blowing on back of neck, as in stiff.